Went for an info session with my son. Really great group of deans and faculty members readily…read moreavailable. Warm greeting. Genuine interest in all students and families who attended.

There is NOTHING wrong with community college. I went to NWCC for my first two years to get my AS…read morein Marketing & Sales. Many students fresh out of high school think that going here will look "bad" in the long run when transferring, and finding a career, but I strongly disagree. Professors Valerie Royals and Dr. David Rodgers are great. I took classes in communications, micro/macro economics, financial/managerial accounting, all of my general ed classes, etc. And guess what? They ALL transferred to the University of Hartford, all 60 credits. Many of the full time staff and adjunct teachers have real-world experience and incorporate that into every day lessons. Some also teach part time or night classes at UCONN or UHART. I also remember having a professor in marketing who worked full-time for Pfizer, and a professor and mathematics who works full-time at the Hartford. I can't guarantee that those same people will still be there now, but when I can tell you is that this experience was not only great, but I was able to commute from my house extremely easily, and it saved me tons of money! I am now out of college debt-free because I started off I community college. To put it in perspective, I spent two years here, that's four total semesters as well as a few summer classes here and there to speed up the process. Each semester ran me about $1750 not including books. Books or anywhere from $3-$500 depending on the semester. This is pennies on the dollar compared to the university I transferred to! I also can't say with 100% confidence these prices because are the same because this was about 3+ years ago and I'm sure they have risen but they are most definitely cheaper then any state school or university! Some other perks about Northwestern are: free printing from the library, free tutoring assistance for classes, small class sizes, office hours with professors, opportunity for extra credit, activities part provided by the school and clubs to participate in!

Our child spent 3 years at the school, and it started out well but by the end of our time there we…read morewere glad to be done dealing with them. The teachers are nice and have a good curriculum, but it doesn't vary from year to year, so if your child goes for multiple years they repeat the same songs/experiments/projects every year. It is a private, not-for-profit school, and that is good and bad. The good thing is their is a volunteer Board that handles the finances, policies, etc for the school. The bad side of that is children with behavioral issues (physically aggressive with others, excessive crying from separation issues) take a large amount of time and attention from the teachers, leaving the rest of the students with less direct teaching and adult interactions. The first year there was a floater teacher/teachers aid that was very helpful in these situations, but that position didn't exist in the 2nd and 3rd year for us. We would have gone elsewhere for the 3rd year but Covid restrictions kept our preferred school from opening. The room has multiple stations that kids can choose to play with items like play doh/floam, a water station, painting, play kitchen, etc, so they choose where they spend time, and then there is something teacher-led for the children to interact with the teacher. It's nice for kids to pick what they do, but there isn't a structure in place to ensure kids participate in the teacher-led portion, and if that is where the true curriculum planned for the day or week happens, it's possible your child is just playing all day. That's fine for part of the time, but we found it happened a lot more frequently than we wanted. We were looking for social interaction as well as teaching kindergarten preparation skills, and we ended up teaching most of the skills at home. There was a change in the Director position during our time there, and we did not feel that the new Director had the same skills or strengths as the previous one, and we did not agree with the handling of classroom issues that indirectly impacted our child. Maybe with time this will improve, but we were often frustrated or disappointed in the processes in place.

My wife and I visited several places in our area when deciding where to send our daughter. After…read moreour search we decided on SWCDC and could not be happier. Our daughter has met wonderful friends and the level of education is exactly what we hoped for. It's also amazing to see the level of diversity in her classmates. Our previous daycare did not provide this diversity, so it's been a great experience for our daughter. We LOVE it here:)

Head of school completely unresponsive to simple inquiry and follow up. If he can't respond to a…read moresingle question, how does that reflect on the quality of programs and education?

TMA is a dream school for us. After trying some of the fanciest schools for our daughter, she still…read morestruggled and felt bored everywhere until she joined Talcott. TMA is a very special and unique school. The infrastructure (planetarium, radio station, space observation stations, science labs,...) is not common in K-9 schools. The hands on experience programs are a treat for our daughter. We are amazed by how the programs and faculty members challenge her and support her learning needs. She loves the school, get excited every morning, and literally has cried on the school last day - as she explained that summer will be boring without her friends and teachers. The academic (and also music/arts) progress in a few months is impressive.

We were new to the area and researched a few places for our future preschooler. CCNS has been part…read moreof the community for a long time (1969). They offer programs for children ages 3-4. It is play based learning with optional parental involvement. My child just graduated and enjoyed his time at Canton Community Nursery School. The teachers were great. The classroom was nice; it's organized with all types of toys. There were fundraisers throughout the year. I enjoyed getting updates on the SeeSaw app on what the kids were doing in class. My child has learned quite a bit. I highly recommend and would definitely put my child there again.

I went to CCNS back in the '80s, and now my older son is there and my younger will be attending…read morenext year. The community-oriented feel, incredible dedication of the staff, and openness to parent involvement make CCNS a really special place. My son has developed amazing friendships through the school and so have I! It's a great mix of play-based learning and preparing children for future success in school.

Our daughter has been attending school at TC4 for about 8 months now. She absolutely loves it and…read moreso do we! The school is well run, with clear guidelines and expectations for everyone, families and staff alike. Here are some selling points for me and they may be for you, too: * diversity (racial and economic) * secure buildings * plenty of outdoor time * predictable schedule for kids * quality staff oversight * frequent communication from administration (in person and via mobile app) * art, literacy woven into social and physical activities * utilize Trinity College students for extra support in classrooms (students always have plenty of attention) * kind teachers, who really care I would highly recommend TC4 to any parent looking for childcare. Just take a tour and I'm sure you'll be sold.

Great learning and teaching environment. Highly recommend this school. Great athletics and a strong…read morefine area department.

Great teachers, supportive community and fabulous school!read more

Miss Porter's School is an all girls college prep school that was founded in 1843 by local…read moreFarmington girl Sarah Porter. It is sometimes referred to as just "Farmington" or "The Farmington." The school's main building is housed in the original Union Hotel. The architecture is in the traditional federal style seen often in this area. Famous alumni include: Jacqueline Kennedy, Julia Child, Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Bushes, etc. You get the picture. Students pay on average between $35,000 - $45,000. depending on if they are boarding or day students.

Miss Porter's School is a boarding school for girls, grade 9 through 12, located in Farmington,…read moreConnecticut. It is ranked number 1 all-girls school in the US. There are only about 89 students per grade, with the class average of 11 students and student teacher ratio of 1:8. It has one of the highest average SAT scores throughout high schools. Notable alumni include Jacqueline Kennedy, Gloria Vanderbilt, Dorothy Bush(Former-President Bush's sister), Dorothy Walker Bush(President bush's mother), Mamie Gummer(Meryl Streep's daughter) and Alice Hamilton. The school is very well-respected and famous donators include Oprah Winfrey. Miss Porter's School has sent many of its students to Ivy League colleges. It is difficult to get accepted to attend there. The acceptance rate of 2011 was very low according to the admissions office.

Great teachers, involved community, and thoughtful educational programming for parents and…read morecaregivers. We've had a positive experience with the toddler program - all of the teachers and staff has been wonderful and our kid went from big tears at drop off to running in with open arms to greet her teachers and friends. Extremely kind and patient staff is so great at answering all our questions.

Cobb School has been the greatest gift to our family. Our son joined lower elementary as a…read moreMontessori transfer student and has been thriving. We are investing in his formative school years rather than saving for college because the outcomes of authentic Montessori education are well documented, and the proof is in the pudding -- he is happy to go to school each day, his academic progress is evident, and his love of learning has never wavered. The staff are genuinely caring and enthusiastic about maintaining optimal environments that support the development of each and every child. It is really beautiful to witness. An absolute gem in Simsbury, CT!